May 19, 2013

Noodles & Company

IFMA Recognizes Outstanding Limited-Service Brands

For the third consecutive year, The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) recognizes four outstanding foodservice chain operators through the COEX Innovation Awards.

The winners will receive their awards during IFMA’s Chain Operators EXchange (COEX), March 3...

OLO Receives $5M in Funding from PayPal

OLO, the fastest-growing digital commerce engine for restaurants, announced a $5 million dollar Series B financing from PayPal and existing investors. 

The New York–based company is hiring as it aggressively scales operations for a breakout year in 2013.

OLO allows...

Noodles & Co. Plans Brand Repositioning; Hires Agency

Fast-casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company will introduce a brand repositioning, as “Your World Kitchen,” and has selected advertising agency TDA_Boulder to develop and execute it, via out-of-home, radio, digital, print, and in-store advertising and social media marketing.

How to Stay Crafty
November 2012

Wine connoisseurs for years looked down their noses at beer, considering the latter, better-selling beverage as a drink of the “common man.”

That view is slowly evolving, however, as an increasing number of Americans become fans of the many craft beers being brewed all across...

Noodles & Company Joins Forces with Doherty Enterprises

Noodles & Company, the fast-casual restaurant concept with more than 300 locations throughout the U.S. that features a collection of dishes from around the world, announces an area development agreement with Doherty Enterprises, the 10th largest restaurant franchise in the United States....

Noodles & Company to Open New Locations in Northeast

Noodles & Company, the fast-casual restaurant concept with more than 300 locations throughout the U.S. that features a collection of dishes from around the world, has announced an area development agreement with Mascott Corporation, owner and operator of six restaurant brands in the New...

Noodles & Company Adds Pork to the Menu

Noodles & Company, the fast-casual restaurant concept with more than 300 locations throughout the U.S. that features a collection of dishes from around the world, is bringing slow-braised, naturally raised pork to the menu.

As one of the most popular meats across many of the world...

New Kid on the Block
September 2012

Robert Barton isn’t afraid to let a new product stand in the way of his success. The Connecticut-based franchisee was one of the first to the better-burger category, having opened four Five Guys units between 2005 and 2010. When he and his business partner sold in 2010, they had three of...

Noodles & Company Opens Milestone 300th Restaurant

Noodles & Company, the restaurant brand that features a collection of dishes from around the world, announced today the opening of its 300th system-wide restaurant. The 300th restaurant is located in Waterloo, Iowa, on Crossroads Boulevard. 

To commemorate...

Creating New Menu Classics
October 2011

It’s the type of food that makes us think of home, mom’s cooking, and simpler times. To many, the tastes and smells evoke warmth, good memories, and inner peace.

In short, comfort.

Every nation and culture seems to have its own version of comfort food, from Mexican...

It's Not All Noodles at Noodles & Co.

Noodles & Company is releasing two new limited-time-only summer salad offerings.

Backyard Barbecue Chicken Salad with fresh-cut corn is a hearty, nutritious salad featuring marinated pulled chicken breast with ripe Roma tomatoes and chopped red cabbage served over mixed greens and...

2011 Chef’s Survey
April 2011

Each year QSR surveys the best and the brightest culinary professionals in the industry to find out what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to your menu. The exclusive annual Chef Survey, unveils innovative menu items that reflect the year’s newest and most exciting...

Noodles & Co. Develops Franchise Deal in the Dakotas

Noodles & Company—the Colorado-based restaurant concept that serves made-to-order noodles, salads, and sandwiches inspired from around the world—announced a new development agreement with franchise group Prairie Pasta Company.

Noodles & Co. Gets On Board with PeopleMatter

Noodles & Company, a Colorado‐based fast-casual restaurant concept serving noodles, soups, salads, and sandwiches from around the world, announced it will implement PeopleMatter HIRE in its 212 company-owned restaurants to help find, hire, and onboard exceptional employees. Noodles will...

Noodles & Co. Sold to Investors

Noodles & Co., the Broomfield, Colorado-based noodle fast-casual, has been acquired by an investment group that's led by Catterton Partners.

The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however, Catterton Partners has invested in foodservice brands including P.F....

Assault on Casual
September 2010

From his Colorado office, Boston Market CEO Lane Cardwell is targeting some free agents—dining free agents, that is.

“There are some customers out there open to where they’ll be eating, and Boston Market is happy to capture that business,...

Another Maryland Noodles & Co. Ready to Open
New unit in Bowie will be active with fundraisers to benefit local schools and other neighborhood organizations.
Souping Up the Menu
June 2010

A strong and well-executed commitment to the soup category can play a significant role in helping quick serves increase check averages, enhance their guests’ perceptions of the healthfulness of all of their offerings, and keep guests coming back. Here are just a few benefits of having a...

Adorn Your Gift Card From Noodles & Co.
Fast-casual chain offering personalized gift cards, including the ability to insert a photo of yourself on the card.
Noodles & Co. Square on Takeout Options
New Square Bowls offer larger to-go bowl for 100 percent customizable meals.